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Next Phase for New Regional Hospital in Corner Brook Announced with RFP

With functional space programming near completion for the new regional hospital in Corner Brook, the Provincial Government is moving to the next phase with the issue of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of a detailed construction design.

“The replacement of Western Memorial Regional Hospital is an exciting endeavour for Western Newfoundland and the province’s health care system. The plan to develop the new hospital utilizes leading edge practices in hospital construction, performance data of optimally delivered programs and services, as well as internationally-recognized expertise. The new hospital’s layout, services, and overall functionality are all being designed to complement the long-term demographics and needs of Western Newfoundland. Upon its completion, the new hospital will be a flagship for health care services.”
- The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Health and Community Services

The RFP will be issued in the coming days and brings together the engineering, architectural design and construction planning expertise required to finalize construction plans. The RFP calls for the development of a construction package for the long-term care facility and a construction package for the acute care hospital.

“The new state-of-the-art regional hospital in western Newfoundland is the largest building construction project undertaken by the Provincial Government since the Health Sciences Complex was constructed in the 1970s. The scale and complexities of the overall project require a tremendous amount of construction detailing and design before construction can commence. This RFP will complete the construction design plans and it is anticipated that construction will commence in 2015.”
- The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister of Transportation and Works

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting important social programs, strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors.

QUICK FACTS

• The Provincial Government will be constructing a new regional hospital in Corner Brook with an investment of more than $500 million.
• An RFP will be issued in the coming days to finalize detailed construction design plans.
• Analysis completed to date recommends 160 acute care beds, as well as additional 100 long-term care beds to meet the region’s chronic and long-term care needs. This is in addition to the new 14-bed restorative care unit that recently opened in Corner Brook.
• It is anticipated that construction on the long-term care facility will commence in 2015, followed by commencement of the acute care hospital in 2016.

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